About White Russian
White Russian is an indica-dominant hybrid created by breeding AK-47 with White Widow. The plants produce dense, trichome-coated buds with a complex terpene profile that blends sweet floral notes with earthy pine and a sharp chemical-fuel finish. The buds are olive green and gold with heavy orange pistil coverage. The high is powerfully balanced: an initial cerebral euphoria and creative uplift from the AK-47 influence gives way to a warm, relaxing body stone from the White Widow side. White Russian became the flagship strain for Serious Seeds and remains one of the most respected Amsterdam-bred hybrids of the 1990s.
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History
White Russian was bred by Serious Seeds in the mid-1990s, crossing two of the most famous strains in Dutch seed bank history: AK-47 (winner of multiple Cannabis Cups) and White Widow (the strain that put Green House Seeds on the map). The strain quickly gained a reputation for its resin production and potent, balanced effects. It was one of the earliest examples of a 'polyhybrid' that combined two already-complex hybrid lines, setting the stage for the multi-layered genetics that would dominate 2000s cannabis. White Russian was frequently featured in High Times and became a benchmark for quality hybrid breeding. Its name references both the AK-47's Russian-sounding name and White Widow's white trichome coverage.
Notable breeders: Serious Seeds
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Genetic Background
AK-47 (Colombian x Mexican x Thai x Afghani) x White Widow (Brazilian x South Indian)
Known Offspring
Strains that descend from White Russian:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the genetics of White Russian?
White Russian has a genetic lineage of AK-47 x White Widow. AK-47 (Colombian x Mexican x Thai x Afghani) x White Widow (Brazilian x South Indian)
What is the THC content of White Russian?
White Russian typically tests at 18-23% THC with Low (0.1-0.5%) CBD.
What does White Russian smell and taste like?
White Russian has a Sweet floral, earthy pine, chemical fuel, citrus, spice aroma profile, with flavors described as Sweet earth, pine, floral, diesel, pepper.
What are the effects of White Russian?
Users report Euphoric, creative, relaxed, happy, uplifted, tingly, energetic then calming. As an indica-dominant strain, it is known for relaxing body effects.
How long does White Russian take to flower?
White Russian has a flowering time of approximately 8-9 weeks. Plants grow to a medium (100-140 cm) height.
What is the history of White Russian?
White Russian was bred by Serious Seeds in the mid-1990s, crossing two of the most famous strains in Dutch seed bank history: AK-47 (winner of multiple Cannabis Cups) and White Widow (the strain that put Green House Seeds on the map). The strain quickly gained a reputation for its resin production and potent, balanced effects. It was one of the earliest examples of a 'polyhybrid' that combined two already-complex hybrid lines, setting the stage for the multi-layered genetics that would dominate 2000s cannabis. White Russian was frequently featured in High Times and became a benchmark for quality hybrid breeding. Its name references both the AK-47's Russian-sounding name and White Widow's white trichome coverage.
Medical Applications
White Russian is commonly associated with: